Fantastic work! You all hit the nail on the head for finding the right balance between child storytelling and adult appeal - Bravo! If it's alright with you, I'd love to feature this on my blog!
@MockingbirdPuppets Please do! We are open to all the attention we can get and encourage everyone to share the show. Tomorrow we hope to post download links on the official page - I'll be sure to let you know when that happens. And if you have any questions for your blog don't hesitate to ask.
@MrMorton96 We have all worked with Jim Henson's Muppets from time to time but this was not a Henson production and the characters are our own. It's nice to be compared with them. Thanks.
The puppeteering was exceptional, the voice acting great, the CG alright, but I did find some of the dialogue to fall flat. Good to see a new group of puppeteer's other than Jim Henson's group. (Not that they're bad, Love me some Muppets xD) Keep up the good work, I'll be following along.
Good stuff! It was funny, had a great message, good effects, and I loved seeing the Flying Spaghetti Monster. My only gripe, and it is a small one, a line in one of the songs says it never snows in Africa, but that is not true on the high mountain peaks. Other than that nit pick, it was a great video, and I appreciate it's low budget and CC license!
@mistercliff2002 Glad you enjoyed it! Yes - that one line does stand out - but we trust our composer JP Houston's skillful use of metaphor and imagery. Technically, not true - but metaphorically it speaks volumes about how we treat the world we live in. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments! Happy holidays.
On my opinion, this is a hundred times better than the 2009 motion-capture film! No scary scenes that give children nightmares, no hideous CGI (the CGI in this special look good), and (best of all) no 3D! Just good ol' puppets (or should I say Muppets) meant to perform in front of the camera!
wow guys... looks like pulling some of those keys must've been a nightmare (furry+green+hair=screammmmm!!) ! All the same, things were integrated well! Good work!
@selvagem Thanks! Yep, we had some challenges from time to time - mostly because we shot it very quickly with very little time to make adjustments to lighting as we went along. 4 days of shooting in Robbo Mills' living room, and often shooting various characters separately and then combining them into group shots in post. Difficult but fun and worth the time.
@ruffusthedog Ah such is the nature of this business. I think most people who have engaged this type of work can empathize with the kind of time and effort that goes into a project like this. Congrats again!
@LooneyTunerIan It's a texture photo of an actual old tombstone from around 1890. The name was replaced with Ebenezer Scrooge and the dates were blurred because our tale takes place in the 1840's. I'd have to dig into the files to find out who's stone this actually belongs to.
@jwitchbaby All the puppeteers did the voices for their own characters with the exception of the Ghost Of Christmas Past, who was voiced by Alyson Court - better known as Loonette The Clown from The Big Comfy Couch.
@suchick13 I posted a link to our Bandcamp site up in the description - where you can find all the songs from our shows - and a direct link to "Merry Merry". Enjoy.
@ruffusthedog You're welcome, Ruffus. :) Can't wait to see more episodes of your showed on books.
I can't wait see what stories you'll do next. These one are problably interesting: Moby Dick, Treasure Island, The Time Machine, Puss 'n' Boots (hope you don't have any agressions towards cats), Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, The 3 Billy Goats Gruff, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Nutcracker Prince.
Genius! Heartwarming, hysterical, and just plain happy! Marvelous work!
GibbonOfHealth 2 weeks ago
I am making a puppet version of a christmas carol! You will enjoy it
fart1ize 2 months ago
Great work!
chadddada 2 months ago
@chadddada Thanks!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Fantastic work! You all hit the nail on the head for finding the right balance between child storytelling and adult appeal - Bravo! If it's alright with you, I'd love to feature this on my blog!
MockingbirdPuppets 2 months ago
@MockingbirdPuppets Please do! We are open to all the attention we can get and encourage everyone to share the show. Tomorrow we hope to post download links on the official page - I'll be sure to let you know when that happens. And if you have any questions for your blog don't hesitate to ask.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
I love this so much! Well done, team :)
EmilySchooley 2 months ago
@EmilySchooley Thank you, Emily! Happy holidays.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
@ruffusthedog merry Christmas and by the way you are from jim henson
MrMorton96 2 months ago
@MrMorton96 We have all worked with Jim Henson's Muppets from time to time but this was not a Henson production and the characters are our own. It's nice to be compared with them. Thanks.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Well played, my friends! Kudos for all. Of course, I expected nothing less. Jerry N
skogs34 2 months ago
@skogs34 Jerry - that means SO much coming from you. Thank you, sir. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Amazing! A new Christmas classic! My favorite part was what was going on inside the robe of Christmas Yet To Come!
ScottAlbertGopherX 2 months ago
@ScottAlbertGopherX Nothing says Christmas like a stack of sheep!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
The puppeteering was exceptional, the voice acting great, the CG alright, but I did find some of the dialogue to fall flat. Good to see a new group of puppeteer's other than Jim Henson's group. (Not that they're bad, Love me some Muppets xD) Keep up the good work, I'll be following along.
Explojin 2 months ago
@Explojin Thank you! Glad you liked it.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
good stuff :)
DextersRuffLife 2 months ago
@DextersRuffLife Thanks!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Loved it! So did my little niece! Nice work indeed.
beecharmerproduction 2 months ago
@beecharmerproduction I'm so glad! Thank you for that. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Good stuff! It was funny, had a great message, good effects, and I loved seeing the Flying Spaghetti Monster. My only gripe, and it is a small one, a line in one of the songs says it never snows in Africa, but that is not true on the high mountain peaks. Other than that nit pick, it was a great video, and I appreciate it's low budget and CC license!
mistercliff2002 2 months ago
@mistercliff2002 Glad you enjoyed it! Yes - that one line does stand out - but we trust our composer JP Houston's skillful use of metaphor and imagery. Technically, not true - but metaphorically it speaks volumes about how we treat the world we live in. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments! Happy holidays.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
On my opinion, this is a hundred times better than the 2009 motion-capture film! No scary scenes that give children nightmares, no hideous CGI (the CGI in this special look good), and (best of all) no 3D! Just good ol' puppets (or should I say Muppets) meant to perform in front of the camera!
hankforeman91 2 months ago
@hankforeman91 Thank you, Hank!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
@ruffusthedog You're welcome, Ruffus!
hankforeman91 2 months ago
Ah-mazing!
TheElizemorgan 2 months ago
@TheElizemorgan I thank you!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
YEAHHH!!!
MagentaKristen 2 months ago
@MagentaKristen Hee hee hee!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
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Nothing short of brilliant. I grinned ear to ear the entire time I watched this. I want a soundtrack. :)
- Bekemeyer
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wow guys... looks like pulling some of those keys must've been a nightmare (furry+green+hair=screammmmm!!) ! All the same, things were integrated well! Good work!
selvagem 2 months ago
@selvagem Thanks! Yep, we had some challenges from time to time - mostly because we shot it very quickly with very little time to make adjustments to lighting as we went along. 4 days of shooting in Robbo Mills' living room, and often shooting various characters separately and then combining them into group shots in post. Difficult but fun and worth the time.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
@ruffusthedog Ah such is the nature of this business. I think most people who have engaged this type of work can empathize with the kind of time and effort that goes into a project like this. Congrats again!
selvagem 2 months ago
worth the wait
cyberdragonessmaster 2 months ago in playlist More videos from ruffusthedog
@cyberdragonessmaster Thank you!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
I can't read what is says on the tombstone under "Ebenezer Scrooge".
Can anyone decipher it?
LooneyTunerIan 2 months ago
@LooneyTunerIan It's a texture photo of an actual old tombstone from around 1890. The name was replaced with Ebenezer Scrooge and the dates were blurred because our tale takes place in the 1840's. I'd have to dig into the files to find out who's stone this actually belongs to.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
enjoyed it even without the kids! thanks.
facilitatorfilms1 2 months ago
@facilitatorfilms1 That's awesome, thanks!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
I saw many versions of "a Christmas Carol" but that version is Awesome
Superben21 2 months ago
@Superben21 Thank you Superben. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
This is lovely! Would love to know who is doing the various voices.
jwitchbaby 2 months ago
@jwitchbaby All the puppeteers did the voices for their own characters with the exception of the Ghost Of Christmas Past, who was voiced by Alyson Court - better known as Loonette The Clown from The Big Comfy Couch.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
this dog rocks! unbelievable work - thanks for this, we need more of this kind of show!
44monarch 2 months ago
@44monarch Thanks for your kind remarks. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy holidays!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Gotta love any kids video with the flying spaghetti monster in it!
Very cool video, great for kids and adults alike.
ArghMonkey 2 months ago
@ArghMonkey I'm so glad you liked it. We're big fans of the FSM.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Great fun ! Loved the flying spaghetti monster reference :)
Can we get a download of the song "Merry Merry" ? It's really good and I'd love to add it to my roster of holiday tunes.
suchick13 2 months ago
@suchick13 I posted a link to our Bandcamp site up in the description - where you can find all the songs from our shows - and a direct link to "Merry Merry". Enjoy.
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
@ruffusthedog Got it ! Mucho thanks, and have a Merry Merry yerself !
suchick13 2 months ago
That was a great movie. Even though it was 36 minutes. :)
Maybe next year, you can do 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, as a bonus X-mas Story for this movie.
LooneyTunerIan 2 months ago
@LooneyTunerIan Oooh! I like that idea! Thanks!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
@ruffusthedog You're welcome, Ruffus. :) Can't wait to see more episodes of your showed on books.
I can't wait see what stories you'll do next. These one are problably interesting: Moby Dick, Treasure Island, The Time Machine, Puss 'n' Boots (hope you don't have any agressions towards cats), Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, The 3 Billy Goats Gruff, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Nutcracker Prince.
LooneyTunerIan 2 months ago
@LooneyTunerIan So many stories - so little time. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
I'm SO glad you like this! Thank you for all your support. And Happy Holidays. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Thanks for the stories & HaPPY hOLidaYs to Ruffus & Co.!
PeaBeeTV 2 months ago
@PeaBeeTV I am SO glad we could get it done for everyone to see. Glad Phebe enjoyed it. Happy holidays to all of you. :)
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Delightful!
OutWithDad 2 months ago
@OutWithDad Thanks, Jason!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago
Awesome! Everything anyone needs to get into the Christmas spirit!
jill380 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@jill380 You rock, Jill. Thanks!
ruffusthedog 2 months ago